With so many Halloween events going on this year, I thought it’s best to divide the Halloween feature into two: one for kids and one for adults.
So with that, I give you feature #1:
Halloween 2015 in Denver FOR KIDS
Glow at the Gardens
When: October 14th, 21st & 28th 2015
Time: 6pm – 9pm (last entry at 8:30pm)
Where: Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., Denver 80206
This fall, the Gardens presents its newest event: Glow at the Gardens. The York Street location will light up the night with jack-o’-lanterns and luminaria-lined pathways winding through the grounds to reveal larger-than-life pumpkin displays. Stories by The Story Seeker, scavenger hunts and other fall-themed activities will be part of the fun. All activities included with admission. Separate costs are for food and cash bar.
Price: $12 Adult, $10 Adult Member, $8 Child (ages 3-15), $6 Child Member.
Group Admission: 15+ people; make one payment for the entire group: $10 Adult $6 Child.
To purchase tickets go to –> www.botanicgardens.org/events/special-events/glow-gardens
Kids Night Out Halloween
When: October 14th 2015
Time: 6pm – 10pm
Where: Pro Martial Arts, 5174 S. Broadway, Englewood 80113
Kids get to enjoy a special Halloween evening at Pro Martial Arts in Englewood that will include: A karate class, G-Rated movie, food, drinks & games. Come in costume! Tickets are $30 for one child or $50 for the entire family. To register contact [email protected]
Scream Scram 5K Run/Walk
When: October 16th 2015
Time: 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Where: Washington Park, S. Downing St. & E. Louisiana Ave., Denver 80210
Get in the spirit of the season with Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver’s Scream Scram 5k Run and Walk, Denver’s favorite Halloween 5K. Grab your friends, family and four-legged monsters for an easy run or walk through Denver’s Wash Park. Don your most creative or spookiest costume and walk the Orange Carpet for judging before taking off on this easy, paved course at dusk. At the Finish Line, you’ll find plenty of tricks and treats in their incredible expo area featuring delectable food and beverage items.
Prices: Adult – $40; Youth (under 12)/Senior (over 60) – $25; Family 4-Pack (2 adults and 2 children) – $95; Scream Team (up to 10 people) – $250
To register go to –> raceroster.com/events/2015/6052/2015-scream-scram
Zombie Crawl
When: October 17th 2015
Time: 9am – 6pm
Where: Skyline Park, 16th Street & Arapahoe Street, Denver 80202
This is an ALL AGES and FREE event. Everyone is welcome. They only ask that you bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the Food Bank of the Rockies
Please register for the event. They would like to get an accurate count of attendees so they can set the World Record.
9:00 am – Organ Trail
12:00 – Makeup and costume help
12:00 – 3:55pm – DJs, Bands, Games, more!
3:55 pm – Thriller!
4:00 pm – Zombie Crawl Parade down 16th St. (Skyline Park to California St., u-turn, and back to Skyline!)
5:30 pm – Costume Contests @ Skyline Park
6:00 pm – Zombie Crawl after parties
To register go to –> eyeheartbrains.com/about/
Bug-A-Boo
When: October 17th & October 18th 2015
Time: 9am – 5pm
Where: Butterfly Pavilion, 6252 W 104th Ave. Westminster 80020
Saturday, October 17th: Guest appearances by the Arabian Princess, the Mermaid Princess, and the Caped Crusader from 12:00 pm-3:00 pm! The characters participate in a costume parade at 12:15 pm, do a short performance following, and then there will be about an hour and a half for a meet and greet.
Sunday, October 18th: Guest appearances by the Galactic Warrior, Cinderella Modern, and the Spider Hero from 12:00 pm-3:00 pm! The characters participate in a costume parade at 12:15 pm, do a short performance following, and then there will be about an hour and a half for a meet and greet.
Bug-A-Boo will also include: Costumes, Candy, Crawlies, Indoor Trick-or-Treating, Costume Parade Cockroach Races Face Painting and Kids Craft All Day.
Prices: Adults $11, Seniors $9, kids (2-12) $6, & kids under the age of 2 are FREE.
Zombie Zone at the Denver Pavilions
When: October 17th, 18th & 19th 2015
Time: 12pm – 10pm
Where: Denver Pavilions, 500 16th St., Ste. 10, Denver 80202
Annual FREE family zombie event at Denver Pavilions. Featuring fun horror related vendors, activities, and a zombie fashion show early in the evening.
Hallow-Teen: Potions, Elixirs and the Power of Poison
When: October 23rd 2015
Time: 6:30pm – 9pm
Where: Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd, Denver 80205
TEENS ONLY (13-17)
Be forewarned, this poisonous party is not for the fate of heart! Concoct your own powerful potion, venture into the darkest reaches of the temporary exhibit, The Power of Poison, discern the difference between venomous and villainous, and dine on a dinner made for the undead.
Tickets are $10 each.
To purchase tickets go to –> www.dmns.org/learn/teens/hallow-teen-potions-elixirs-and-the-power-of-poison/
Trick Or Treat Street at Children’s Museum of Denver
Dates: October 23rd, 24th & 25th 2015
Time: 9am – 7pm
Where: Children’s Museum of Denver, 2121 Children’s Museum Dr, Denver 80211
It’s the sweetest time of year, so round up your fairies, super heroes and tiny goblins for a trick-or-treating adventure bursting with fun! From Treat Houses filled with yummy goodies, to a Monster Carnival overflowing with games, and lots of Halloween arts and crafts, there’s always something fun to experience.
**Please note: This is a safe, friendly event for small children. Please, no scary costumes**
Parking is free for Museum members and $5 for non-Museum members on event days. Activities included with Museum admission.
MonsterDash 5k/10k/Kid’s Race
When: October 24th 2015
Time: 3pm
Where: 544 S Front Street, Louisville 80027
The 6th Annual MonsterDASH 5k/10k and kids races draw hundreds of families from around the area to celebrate the Halloween Holiday in Old Town Louisville.
The Festival opens at 1:00pm with pumpkin painting, pumpkin bowling, jumpy castles, demos, sampling, costume contests, and a new Pumpkin Pie Eating Contest. The flat 5k/10k start at 3:00pm and runs on the Coal Creek Trails. The 3 kids races begin at 4:15pm.
Prices: Adult 10k $30/$35 (depending when you purchase tickets) , Adult 5k $25/$30 & Kids $15.
To register go to –> raceroster.com/events/2015/6348/louisville-monsterdash-2015-5k-fun-run10kkids-races
Trek or Treat Off the Street
When: October 24th 2015
Time: 9:30am – 4pm
Where: Linger Building at CU South Denver, 10035 Peoria St., Parker 80134
Trek or Treat Off the Street is a Halloween celebration with plenty of spooky surprises for children of all ages. Will you dare take the Haunted Trek through Ghoul-ology? This event features a variety of activities including creepy crawly crafts, live animals, a bounce house and much more for the entire family!
In honor of the greatest Halloween tradition, candy booths will line the museum’s hallways, allowing guests to fill up their bags with candy and spooky toys in a safe, fun environment regardless of weather conditions.
Prices: $5 Adults, $4 Seniors & $3 Children, Free for Annual Pass Hold Members.
To purchase tickets go to –> southdenver.cu.edu/events/event/trek-or-treat-off-the-street/
Family Film Night: Casper
When: October 24th 2015
Time: 5pm
Where: Linger Building at CU South Denver, 10035 Peoria St., Parker 80134
Immediately after the Trek or Treat Off the Street event, stick around for Family Film Night presenting: Casper on the big screen. Featuring spooky science presentations and Halloween crafts and activities it will be fun for the whole family! Don’t forget to come dressed in your Halloween costume.
Prices: Ages 13-59: $10, Seniors 60+: $8, Ages 3-12: $6
To purchase tickets go to –> southdenver.cu.edu/events/event/casper/
Boo at the Zoo
When: October 24th, 25th, 31st & November 1st 2015
Time: 9am – 5pm
Where: Denver Zoo, 2300 Steele St, Denver 80205
The 31st annual Boo At The Zoo, presented by Your Hometown Toyota Stores, offers more than 25 trick-or-treat stations, creepy crawly animal demonstrations and exciting family-friendly entertainment under the canopy of the beautiful fall foliage of Denver Zoo.
All activities are included in the price of admission, or covered under your membership, as applicable.
Boo After Dark
When: October 30th & 31st 2015
Time: 6:30pm – 9pm
Where: Denver Zoo, 2300 Steele St, Denver 80205
For those of you who love Boo at the Zoo but prefer to trick-or-treat in the evening.
$17 for adults; $12 for children — *Purchase your tickets online before October 23rd and receive $5 off ticket office pricing*
2 and under are FREE. To purchase tickets go to –> www.denverzoo.org/events/boo-after-dark
Membership does not cover admission to this after-hours event, all attendees must purchase tickets.
Hilltop Halloween Parade
When: October 25th 2015
Time: 11am – 1pm
Where: Cranmer Park, 4501 E 1st Ave, Denver 80220 towards Robinson Park, 2nd Avenue & Fairfax Street, Denver 80220
Join the annual parade and party in the Hilltop neighborhood in Denver! Parade route begins in Cranmer Park and ends up in Robinson Park with carnival games and treats. Please bring canned goods to support the Denver Rescue Mission. For more information and/or to join with your neighbors as a volunteer on this fun event, please email Caroline Evascu at [email protected].
* This event holds a special place in my heart since I am co-sponsoring it. If you spot me there don’t hesitant to say hello!
WOW!’s Halloween Party
When: October 25th 2015
Time: 10am – 12pm
Where: WOW! Children’s Museum, 110 N. Harrison Ave., Lafayette 80026
WOW! is throwing a Halloween bash and you’re invited! Dress up in costume and come to the Museum for:Spooky Halloween crafts, Ooey gooey science demonstrations, Giveaways and treats, Museum playtime and more!
Prices: $12 per child, $6 for WOW! Members
Free for adults and infants
To purchase tickets go to –> www.wowchildrensmuseum.org/2015/10/wows-halloween-party-2/
Halloween Spooktacular
When: October 27th 2015
Time: 2:30pm
Where: Boettcher Concert Hall, 1000 14th St, Denver 80202
A family tradition of the not-too-scary-sort, this concert features music from the Harry Potter movies as well as a few surprises! Be sure to dress up for the Halloween festivities and witness the zany costumes the Colorado Symphony musicians create. Some of the young concertgoers will be invited on stage to show off their costumes as well!
Overnight at the Museum: A Poisonous Halloween
When: October 30th through October 31st 2015
Time: 6pm – 10am
Where: Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd, Denver 80205
An enchanting evening awaits your whole family at this spook-tacular sleepover. Ooey-gooey activities, ghostly good times, and trick-or-treat trivia are followed by camping out in the diorama halls. Wake up to breakfast, an IMAX film, and time to explore the temporary exhibition The Power of Poison.
Includes pizza dinner, evening snack, and hot breakfast.
This event is for families with K–8th grade children only.
Prices are $65 adult member, $80 adult nonmember, $55 junior/child member, $70 junior/child nonmember. To purchase tickets go to –> www.dmns.org/learn/families/family-events/overnight-at-the-museum-a-poisonous-halloween/
8th Annual Highland Haunt
When: October 31st 2015
Time: 11am – 3pm
Where: 32nd Ave. from Clay to Zuni Street
For 8 years the popular Highland Haunt has brought together Denver residents of all ages for an entertaining day of costumes, community, and FREE fun. The Haunt is looking forward to having the street filled with people in costume and encourages attendees to dress up and join the fun! The event will culminate with a costume parade and contest to choose the most clever, scary or original costumes. This year they are excited to welcome a surprise guest judge! No pre-registration is necessary. Simply arrive at the Zuni Stage area after the 1:30pm costume parade to participate. Fantastic prizes will be given for the best costumes in the following categories: Kids by Age Group, Adult Male, Adult Female and Family/Group.
Music by When It Was and The Tommy Knoxvilles will be featured at each end of the street, with a special performance by the Bryant Webster Mariachi Band.
Hauntings at the Hangar
When: October 31st 2015
Time: 10am – 4pm
Where: Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum, 7711 E. Academy Blvd., Hangar 1, Denver 80230
Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum invites werewolves, witches and wandering spirits of all ages to spend a spooky Saturday in their 1930s hangar. Go for a walk down Trick or Treat Street and stop over at the popcorn bar for some goodies. Tumble down an inflatable slide and work your way through an obstacle course. And, of course, show off your Halloween costume in the costume parade.
Prices: Adults (13-64) $11, Senior $9, Active Military & Veterans $9, Children (4-12) $6, Children 3 and under are FREE.
To purchase tickets go to –> 56000.blackbaudhosting.com/56000/tickets?tab=2&txobjid=681ea737-7366-4b12-a3f8-ed40c943baf6
Trick or Treat Train
When: October 31st
Where: Colorado Railroad Museum, 17155 W. 44th Avenue, Golden 80403
It’s full steam ahead for tricks, treats and trains at the Colorado Railroad Museum.
The Railroad Halloween Town is a safe place to enjoy Halloween. Catch a ride behind the historic locomotive in vintage passenger cars hosted by conductors and engineers in full costume. The Trick or Treat Train departs every 30 minutes between 10:00AM and 4:00PM.
Visit all the Town’s special stops to fill your treat bags and tickle your funny bones. Try a visit the “not so spooky” haunted railcar or the Olde Railroaders silly graveyard. And, get a great picture of your costume as you pause in front of the Pumpkin Patch.
Museum Members and children under 2 are FREE, $5 for children (2-15), $15 for adults, $10 for seniors (over 60).
To purchase tickets go to –> shop.coloradorailroadmuseum.org/Events.aspx
FREE Post-Halloween Sunday Buffet Brunch for Kids
When: November 1st 2015
Time: 10am – 2pm
Where: Viewhouse Centennial, 7101 S Clinton St, Centennial 80112
ViewHouse Centennial is serving up FREE post-Halloween buffet brunch to kids under 12 in Halloween costumes on. The buffet brunch spread includes chilled seafood towers, made-to-order omelets from a variety of ingredients, a waffle station, pancake bar, meat carving stations, fresh fruits, assorted pastries, cold pressed juices and more. Adults are $28.95, reservations are highly recommended, please call (303) 790-8439.